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Building Powerful Coalitions. Amanda Tattersall www.powerincoalition.com. New South Wales Public Education Coalition. Key features. Leadership support Not alone = approached Parents Federation Mass based, participatory Formed local coalitions/groups Took actions that made a direct impact.
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Building Powerful Coalitions Amanda Tattersall www.powerincoalition.com
Key features • Leadership support • Not alone = approached Parents Federation • Mass based, participatory • Formed local coalitions/groups • Took actions that made a direct impact
Five principles of Strong Coalitions 1. Less is more 5. Multi-scaled action 2. Individuals matter 4. Plan, plan, plan 3. Set an agenda
Less is more • Restricted membership • Build relationships and develop issues together • Be strategic about who is involved in the coalition
Build an agenda • Wield self-interest with a sword of justice • Mutual self-interest • Positive agenda • Who speaks? • Broad narrative linked to specific, winnable demands 3…
Want More? • Read the handout: Principles of strong coalitions • Visit the website: www.powerincoalition.com • Buy the book: Power in Coalition: strategies for strong unions and social change • Find out more about the Sydney Alliance: www.sydneyalliance.org.au